The Eucharistic Celebration (The "Mass")

Introductory Rites - Gathering Together

Greeting - Making the Sign of the Cross

Penitential Rite - Asking for God's mercy

Glory to God - Praising God

Liturgy of the Word - Reflecting on God's Word

 Readings - Remembering and praising God's presence & saving activity

 Gospel - Hearing and responding to the Good News

 Homily - Reflecting on God's message

 Creed - Expressing our belief in God

 Prayer of the Faithful - Asking God's help

Liturgy of the Eucharist - Offering Gifts/Giving Thanks/Sharing a Meal

Presentation - Preparing and presenting our gifts to the Father

Eucharistic Prayer - Thanking God for God's gift of friendship

       - Preface acclamation ("Holy, holy, holy ....")

       - Prayer of consecration

       - Memorial acclamation

       - Memorial prayer and intercessions

       - Concluding acclamation (Doxology and Great Amen)

Communion Rite - Accepting the Father's gift, Jesus Christ

       - The Lord's Prayer

       - Rite of peace

       - Breaking of the Bread ("Lamb of God ....")

       - Communion

       - Prayer after Communion

Concluding Rites - Ending the Celebration

Blessing of the Assembly - Preparing to go forth

Dismissal - Receiving our mission to live the Gospel